Sainz raises long-term health consequences of new F1 cars

Formula A single F1 – Spanish Grand Prix – Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain – Might 19, 2022 Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz Jr. forward of the Spanish Grand Prix REUTERS/Nacho Doce

BARCELONA, Might 19 (Reuters) – Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz elevated queries on Thursday about the extensive-phrase health implications of Method One’s hottest era of vehicles.

The Spaniard reported he was feeling the discomfort of getting to race with a stiffer suspension to counter the bouncing, or ‘porpoising’, that some teams are going through because of to aerodynamic rules introduced this year.

Questioned at the Spanish Grand Prix how the vehicles may well take care of all over Monaco following week, Sainz referred to as for a broader debate.

“Extra than Monaco … it’s how substantially of a toll a driver must be paying for his back again and his health and fitness in a Method 1 profession with this type of vehicle philosophy?,” he explained to reporters. “I believe we need to open up the discussion additional than everything.

“I assume the restrictions are terrific. They are performing just what we necessary for racing. But do we want to run as stiff for our necks and back as we are having to operate currently?

Sainz, who came into Formulation One particular in 2015 and has began 145 races, stated he felt the change.

“I have done my common checks on my back, neck tightness and many others and I see this 12 months I am tighter almost everywhere.

“I am now feeling it. I do not want specialist suggestions to know that 10 yrs like this it can be likely to be difficult, and you might be likely to want to do the job a good deal in mobility, versatility.”

Lando Norris, Sainz’s former team mate at McLaren, was significantly less sympathetic.

“I would have believed you’d have much worse consequences from crashing a car at 50 or 60G like some of us have finished, ” stated the Briton, whose automobile bounces significantly less than many others.

“You will find also quite a few methods for them to quit porpoising. Like lifting your rear ride top 20mm,” added Norris, understanding that would also negatively impact velocity and general performance.

Reporting by Alan Baldwin, editing by Ken Ferris

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